Start of new chapter

We had our weekly team leader meeting today n the changes have been finalized (finally!). They will take effect from 30 jul.

One catch though. I'm still stuck with Tumor T. Sigh. Long story but well, I guess gotta take some n give some.

Anyway I've already embarked on some of my new responsibilities. Working with various parties to facilitate my new scope. Basically i was away the entire day in n out of meetings, testing out systems. Feeling more purposeful n happier now.

Moving on

Ppl mgmt has never been easy. I've been leading various teams for the last 4years. And the ppl come in all sorts. There are those who obviously can do more but choose to underperform, or maybe do the bare minimal. There are those who obviously are under qualified yet feel that they can take on more, n in letting them try it out, they fail. Even more miserably. There are those who are qualified but very lacking in confidence. Then there's attitude problem, ppl who are somewhat dense. N the list go on n on. Having said that, of cos there's an occasional excellent staff. But thats rare n hard to come by. Having lead a team for so long, I've somewhat grown used to it (that's why I have been hanging around for so long).
Now on the other hand, poor leadership skills from top mgmt is one thing that really gets on my nerves. N of late, things have snowballed til one day I finally burst (omg! After 6years!)
I sat my boss down n we had a good talk. Non confrontational but my honest opinion of her leadership skills. Come to think of it, it was very brave (nice word for ppl who just talk without planning. Sigh.). When one is on the verge of submitting her resignation letter anytime, I figured I've got nothing to lose. Ok, back to that conversation. So we talked n I pointed out some issues with her n guess what? She's taking concrete action, determined to change. All in a very positive manner, taking heed of my proposed changes.
Besides, I've requested for a change of role. I've been interested in process improvement, project works, cross department/division initiatives for the longest time. I like to take charge of my own work n see results, be responsible for nobody but myself. N yes. With effect from August (hopefully I dun jinxed it by saying out loud), I will be doing that. A very challenging job scope has been crafted out to me. And I gladly accept it. Can't wait!

What a Thursday.

Fell down. Duper ouch. It was rainy n slippery n I slipped downslope. Landed on my butt with a loud thud. Ended up with a bruised butt, elbow and ego.
Stayed late in office for filming. We are preparing for company retreat next weekend. And the prework requires each team to prepare a short film (3minutes).
There were initial complaints and grouches but we had a good time. The filming was hilarious n colleagues were really game.
Can't wait to see the end product.

IT meetings

Are super unproductive.
We: we want this field in front of the subject header.
IT: in front? What do you mean.
Me: @_@

Time mgmt

I have this staff H who just started on her part time degree. Whilst I understand it's not easy to juggle both work n part time studies, having signed up for the degree should prep her that she must be committed n plan her time wisely.
Just recd a SMS from her. It read: "Morning ... I'm still doing my assignment due noon. I need another 2 hour to reach to office . Can I request for urgent 2 hour off at least. Cause S insist not to give me"
Honestly, what is she expecting? This SMS came at 7.40am. If I tell her no, do u think she is still in time for work? (she lives in woodlands n is expected to report for work at 8.30am).
So bird.